Do our lies get converted to truth?

Another beautiful question and answer session with Shri Shri Nimishananda:

Question:-
Pujya Guruji, when I confess that I have lied before God, will that lie become the truth because I have uttered it in God’s presence?

Pujya Guruji's reply:-
No, your lies remain lies, but your nature has become honest because you have accepted your dishonesty. God gives you the awareness needed to stop lying. That’s why, in the tradition of Sanatana Dharma, we offer God not only all our good and honest qualities as a mental oblation but also all our vices. This clears our mind of all the dirt it has accumulated over the past years – even lifetimes - and we become pure in heart.

Here is a similar question and aswer session with Guruji

Devotee - “Guruji, to escape awkward situations, we sometimes tell white lies. Also, it is often necessary to lie in order to get others to complete the work that they are doing for us. Is this permissible ?”

Guruji replies – “For those who always speak the truth, tasks may be delayed initially. However, the trust that they build up steadily in the long run will bring them permanent success. Whatever is built on the foundation of Truth is unshakeable. A person who lies may escape immediate retribution, but soon people lose their trust in him. So his success does not last.”

I can lie and say I don't smoke, but I can stop smoking and this lie is now the truth.

Originally Posted by numerouno

I can lie and say I don't smoke, but I can stop smoking and this lie is now the truth.

This lie becomes truth unless you have self confidence in you. If you lose your confidence and start smoking in any situation then it is a lie always.

Originally Posted by psrudrapatna

Another beautiful question and answer session with Shri Shri Nimishananda:

Question:-
Pujya Guruji, when I confess that I have lied before God, will that lie become the truth because I have uttered it in God’s presence?

Pujya Guruji's reply:-
No, your lies remain lies, but your nature has become honest because you have accepted your dishonesty. God gives you the awareness needed to stop lying. That’s why, in the tradition of Sanatana Dharma, we offer God not only all our good and honest qualities as a mental oblation but also all our vices. This clears our mind of all the dirt it has accumulated over the past years – even lifetimes - and we become pure in heart.

Very Interesting question. Do our lies get coverted to truth. Yes the lies get converted to truth When para brahma sees the truth. Mind you he's watching ----- the truth will set your karma.

Iksvakave

Originally Posted by murugan

Here is a similar question and aswer session with Guruji

Devotee - “Guruji, to escape awkward situations, we sometimes tell white lies. Also, it is often necessary to lie in order to get others to complete the work that they are doing for us. Is this permissible ?”

Guruji replies – “For those who always speak the truth, tasks may be delayed initially. However, the trust that they build up steadily in the long run will bring them permanent success. Whatever is built on the foundation of Truth is unshakeable. A person who lies may escape immediate retribution, but soon people lose their trust in him. So his success does not last.”

Who is your Guruji?

Iskvakave

Originally Posted by numerouno

I can lie and say I don't smoke, but I can stop smoking and this lie is now the truth.

I can lie and say I don't smoke
but I can't stop smoking
this is a lie
now it's the truth.


Iksvakave

What's is this about lying infront of god? I don't get it. What position where his hands in? Was he praying? or worshipping him? There is a difference.

People who worship god are not necessarily praying all the time. They are busy worshipping -----

What does it mean to you when I say oh my I totally worship that?

The looks of it --- right?

I would like to know more about how you could lie to God --- and the type of practice.

Iksvakave